Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/261,487

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Mar 02, 2021 — CN PCT/CN2021/078607 +2 more

Examiner

NASRI, MARYAM A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Bytedance Inc.

Assignee

Bytedance Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 467 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NASRI, MARYAM A View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

343 granted / 467 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+2.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

491

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

63.8%

+23.8% vs TC avg

§102

24.5%

-15.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 467 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+2.9%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 467 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.